Regional ski resorts offer varied recreational opportunities | Our Winter Fun Guide includes ski resorts in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. Listings provide resort descriptions and links to essential information like trail maps and snow reports.
Offerings vary, depending on the resort. Besides traditional downhill skiing, many offer snowboarding, snow tubing and cross-county skiing. Most provide individual and group lessons. A more recent feature includes the terrain park, where skiers can hone their acrobatic skills on the slopes.
Our guide also includes information for two well-established local ski clubs. Each club schedules organized ski trips and hosts social events throughout the year. Upcoming ski trips and club contact information appear in each description.
Ski clubs
Warren Ski Club. P.O. Box 143, Cortland, Ohio 44410. www.warrenskiclub.org…. E-mail: pr*******@wa***********.org. This membership-based organization was established in 1956. The group hosts ski trips throughout winter. Visit the website or email Warren Ski Club for more information. Ski trips.
Youngstown Ski Club. P.O. Box 841, Youngstown, Ohio. 330-207-3775. www.youngstownskiclub.org…. Facebook: www.facebook.com…. Email: Yo***************@gm***.com. This membership-based organization was established in 1958. Visit website and Facebook page for more information. Ski trips.
Ski resorts/parks
Alpine Valley. 10620 Mayfield Road, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. 440-285-2211. www.alpinevalleyohio.com…. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing (tubing park) and snow-skating. Vertical drop: 230 ft. Trails: 9. Lifts: 5. Trails: easy (22%), intermediate (45%), advanced (33%). Trail maps. Terrain parks: 1. Rentals: skis, boots, poles; snowboards with snowboard boots; helmets. Lessons: Group and private. Lodging: hotels, bed and breakfasts. Snow report.
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort. 1424 Overland Pass Road, Claysburg, Pa. 16625. 800-458-3403, 814-239-5111. www.blueknob.com. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, cross-county skiing and snowshoeing. Snow-tubing park is open Friday-Sunday. Vertical drop: 1,072 ft. Trails: 34. Lifts: 6. Trails: easy (15%), intermediate (41%), advanced (26%), expert (18%). Trail map. Rentals: skis, boots and poles; snowboards and snowboard boots; helmets. Lessons: private and group. Lodging: condos, hotels and motels. Snow report.
Boston Mills and Brandywine. 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. 800-875-4241. www.bmbw.com…. Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Polar Blast Snow Tubing is open Friday-Sunday. Vertical drop: 240 ft. Trails: 18. Lifts: 15. Trails: easy (27%), intermediate (27%), advanced (46%). Trail maps. Terrain parks: 3. Rentals: skis, boots and poles; snowboards and snowboard boots; helmets. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: hotels, hostel, bed and breakfast. Snow report.
Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Park Road 826, Davis, W. Va. 26260. 304-866-4121. canaanresort.com…. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ice skating, snowshoeing. Offers an adaptive ski program. Vertical drop: 850 ft. Trails: 47. Lifts: 4. Trails: easy (20%), intermediate (36), advanced (44). Trail maps. Offers equipment rentals. Lessons: group and private. Lodging: lodges, cabins and a campground. Ski season begins Dec. 21, or earlier weather permitting. Snow report.
Hidden Valley Resort. 1 Craighead Road, Hidden Valley, Pa. 15502. 814-443-8000. myhiddenvalleyresort.com…. Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Vertical drop: 480 ft. Trails: 26. Trails: easy (21%), intermediate (41%), advanced (31%). Lifts: 8. Terrain parks: 2. Trail maps. Rentals: skis, boots, poles; snowboards with snowboard boots; helmets. Lodging and dining. Family-friendly resort is surrounded by state forests and parklands. Season opens Dec. 21. Snow report.
Holiday Valley Resort. 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, N.Y. 14731. 716-699-2345. Snow phone: 800-367-9691. holidayvalley.com…. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 60. Trails: easy (33%), intermediate (27%), advanced (40%). Lifts: 13. Terrain parks: 5. Trail maps. Snow tubing is offered Thursday-Sunday. The Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster features an outdoor, low-rise coaster experience. Rentals: skis, boots, poles; snowboards with snowboard boots; helmets. Lessons: group/private. Lodging: hotels, motels, condos and bed and breakfasts. Snow report.
Kissing Bridge. 10296 State Road, Glenwood, N.Y. 14069. 716-592-4963. kissingbridge.com. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing. Vertical drop: 600 ft. Trails: 39. Terrain parks: 4. Lifts: 10. Rentals: skis, boots, poles, snowboards, snowboard boots, helmets, snowshoes. Lessons: group and private. Offers group ski and snowboard lessons. Fine dining, casual, smokehouse barbecue. Lodging: hotels, motels, inns. Slope report.
Peek’n Peak Resort. 1405 Old Road, Clymer, N.Y. 14724. 716-355-4141. pknpk.com…. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing. Vertical drop: 400 ft. Trails: 27. Terrain parks (progressive): 3. Lifts: 8. Trails: easy (20%), intermediate (45%), advanced (15%), expert (10%). Trail maps. Lessons: group and private. Rentals: skis, snowboards, helmets. Lodging: Inn at the Peak, condos. Dining, shopping and spa services. Snow report.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort. 777 Water Wheel Drive Champion, Pa. 15622. 800-452-2223, 582-682-7446. 7springs.com…. Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Vertical drop: 750 ft. Trails: 33. Trails: easy (34%), intermediate (44%), advanced (22%). Trail maps. Lifts: 10. Terrain parks: 7. Rentals: skis, boots, helmets and poles; snowboards, snowboard boots, helmets. Lodging: Hotels, condos and chalets. Restaurants, spa services. Complex covers 5,500 acres. Snow report.
Regional ski resort information was compiled by the Metro Monthly staff.
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